Award

BLC0262 - Vehicle Livery

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Award

09 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 16:52

PlanningUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 15:19

Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

BlueLight Commercial Ltd, a sub-central government public authority based in London, is managing the procurement process for a vehicle livery framework titled "BLC0262 - Vehicle Livery". The framework, covering the design, supply, application, and removal of vehicle livery goods and services, will cater to blue light organisations across the United Kingdom. Initially established through an open procedure, the framework utilises both direct awards and further competition processes. The contract commenced on 16 February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 25 January 2030. The process is currently in the Award stage, with PVL UK Ltd, Bluelite Graphics Ltd, and Designs Signage Solutions appointed as suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion kits, emergency vehicle equipment, and vehicle conversion services. Large-scale suppliers alongside SMEs would be well-positioned to compete, given the framework's multi-supplier nature, which allows contracting authorities such as police, fire, and rescue services, local authorities, and NHS bodies to procure services efficiently. The procurement process favours both further competition and direct awards, providing flexibility and increased chances for varied supplier participation. The gross contract value amount is set at £9,600,000, highlighting its substantial scale and potential impact in the industry.

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Notice Title

BLC0262 - Vehicle Livery

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial have established a national Framework for the provision of vehicle livery goods and services, on behalf of blue light organisations. This arrangement covers the provision of the Design, Supply, Application and Removal of Vehicle Livery. This arrangement is a multi-supplier Framework (having appointed three providers); with award procedures available for both Further Competition, and for Award Without Re-opening Competition.

Planning Information

BlueLight Commercial have developed a proposed specification and pricing schedule for this upcoming vehicle livery requirement. If you are interested in reviewing these documents and providing any feedback ahead of any upcoming tender process please make an expression of interest at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders. In order to locate the correct project please conduct a Keyword Search - i.e. Vehicle Livery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34328200 - Vehicle conversion kits

42415320 - Equipment for emergency vehicles

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 25 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLUELITE GRAPHICS

DESIGNS SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS

PVL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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